Credits WE 3.1 & WE 3.2 are the same except for the percent (%) reduction. If one completes the requirements and implementation for WE 3.2 – Water Use Reduction – 30%, they would also receive a point for WE 3.1. Thus, earning two points toward LEED accreditation for the project. The posts for WE 3.1 […]
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Water Efficiency 3.1 – Water Use Reduction – 20% Reduction
Credits WE 3.1 & WE 3.2 are the same except for the percent (%) reduction. If one completes the requirements and implementation for WE 3.2 – Water Use Reduction – 30%, they would also receive a point for WE 3.1. Thus, earning two points toward LEED accreditation for the project. The posts for WE 3.1 […]
Water Efficiency 2 – Innovative Wastewater Technologies
Intention: Reduce wastewater generation Reduce potable water demand Increase the recharge of local aquifers Implementation: Treatment system cycle: transport –> store –> treat –> dispose Option 1: Reduce potable water use by 50% use water conserving fixtures reuse non-potable water for flushing reuse on-site treated water Option 2: Treat and reuse 50% of wastewater on-site […]
Water Efficiency 1.2 – Water Efficient Landscaping – No Potable Use or No Irrigation
No Potable Use or No Irrigation Intention: Limit or eliminate potable water (drinking water) use for landscape irrigation. Limit or eliminate use of natural surfaces for landscape irrigation. Implementation: Option 1: do not use any potable water Option 2: do not use any irrigation system For landscaping, use following methods: Captured Rainwater Recycled wastewater Recycled […]
Water Efficiency 1.1 – Water Efficient Landscaping – 50% Reduction
Quite a few credits deal with something called Graywater and Blackwater. Graywater is defined by the UPC (uniform plumbing code) as untreated wastewater that has not come in contact with toilet waste. Examples are shower water, water from sinks, bathtubs, bathroom wash basins and cloth washers. Blackwater doesn’t have a single definition that is accepted […]
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